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Ryan Ingram

Hooper

Summary

Sales leader with 17 years of experience and a proven track record of building and guiding high-performing teams. I currently serve as the General Manager for the Kaizen Automotive Group at Summit Trucks in Centerville, Utah.

My automotive career accelerated 13 years ago when I joined the Larry H. Miller Group. Throughout my tenure, I consistently delivered results, scaled operations, and drove meaningful improvements across world-class automotive sales teams. I’ve had the privilege of learning from and collaborating with some of the most respected sales leaders in the industry—experiences that shaped my leadership approach and fueled my career growth.

Beginning as a sales consultant, I advanced through multiple roles by consistently exceeding expectations, solving complex challenges, and maintaining an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. My peers know me as a problem-solver who pushes for excellence and leads teams to do the same.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Kaizen Automotive Group
Centerville
06.2025 - Current
  • Oversee daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and resource management.
  • Developed strategic plans to enhance overall business performance and growth.
  • Managed staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations for team development.
  • Collaborated with department heads to align objectives and drive organizational goals.
  • Coordinated budgeting processes to allocate resources effectively across departments.

Finance Director

Kaizen Automotive Group
Centerville
01.2024 - 06.2025
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors in order to obtain competitive pricing structures.
  • Approved and qualified applications for financing, closed sales contracts and cross-sold insurance products while complying with state laws.
  • Promoted finance products to customers and sales force to increase penetration.

• Maximize profitability with every client, without sacrificing their experience.

• Verify all the clients needs have been meet, and they are completely satisfied with their visit.

General Sales Manager

Larry H Miller Dealerships
Bountiful
11.2019 - 01.2024
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Coached individual team members on daily basis to maximize unit volume, gross profit and earnings potential.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.

Sales Manager

Larry H Miller Dealerships
Bountiful
10.2017 - 11.2019
  • Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
  • Evaluated performance against goals and implemented appropriate development plans.

Floor Manager

Larry H Miller Dealerships
Riverdale
01.2015 - 10.2017
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
  • Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.

Sales Representative

Larry H Miller Dealerships
Riverdale
04.2013 - 01.2015
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address customer needs.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Developed and implemented marketing plans to increase brand awareness and drive sales.

Inside Sales Representative

Marketstar
Ogden
03.2012 - 02.2013
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
  • Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of sales activities and progress.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
  • Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices, and availability.

Store Manager

Diet And Sport Nutrition
Roy
06.2009 - 09.2011
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.

Fitness Consultant

Golds Gym
Roy
09.2007 - 06.2010
  • Helped clients reach fitness objectives by providing encouragement and motivation.
  • Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.
  • Explained use of exercise equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times.

Education

High School Diploma -

Roy High School
Roy, UT

Skills

  • Operational Records Review
  • Sales Records Management
  • Profit Target Achievement
  • Price Negotiation
  • Customer Rapport
  • Team Development
  • Closing Techniques
  • Profit Maximization
  • Sales Coaching
  • Dealership Operations
  • Sales Statistics Analysis
  • Recruitment and Training

Timeline

General Manager

Kaizen Automotive Group
06.2025 - Current

Finance Director

Kaizen Automotive Group
01.2024 - 06.2025

General Sales Manager

Larry H Miller Dealerships
11.2019 - 01.2024

Sales Manager

Larry H Miller Dealerships
10.2017 - 11.2019

Floor Manager

Larry H Miller Dealerships
01.2015 - 10.2017

Sales Representative

Larry H Miller Dealerships
04.2013 - 01.2015

Inside Sales Representative

Marketstar
03.2012 - 02.2013

Store Manager

Diet And Sport Nutrition
06.2009 - 09.2011

Fitness Consultant

Golds Gym
09.2007 - 06.2010

High School Diploma -

Roy High School
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